Being young is such an odd mix of self-confidence and insecurity. On the one hand, you feel like there’s nothing in the world that you can’t accomplish. One day, you’re sure you’ll be a famous actress when you graduate. The next, you’ll be a lawyer. The day after that, you’ll be an international spy. Yet at the same time, you constantly worry about how many friends you have and what others think of you.

At thirty-five, I’m here to tell you that your life will be full of more twists and turns than you can possibly imagine. There are times you’ll be so happy that your heart can barely contain it. And there are times you’ll feel so lost and hurt that you’re not sure you can go on. The important thing, though, is that you will go on. And every time you fight through a challenge that seems insurmountable, the happiness you’ll gain afterwards will be greater than any happiness you’ve felt before.

Finding haircare to suit different hair types can be difficult, but fortunately, there are more and more brands that are creating specialized formulas to let everyone enjoy beautiful hair. ProFolla Silk is one of those brands, specializing in haircare for Black and African American hair types. The formulas are enriched with LustrePlex and Emu Oil to help moisturize and increase hair growth for gorgeous, manageable hair.

The line contains two different shampoo and conditioner formulations: the Moisturize shampoo and conditioner helps moisturize coarse hair while the Growth shampoo and conditioner encourage hair growth for longer, stronger tresses. I love the fact that the ProFolla Silk collection even contains a multivitamin supplement to help ensure the body has the nutrients it needs to make hair look its best. [Read more…]